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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 624.48 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 624.48 and 336.72 is: 464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 624.48 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/624.48 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 624.48 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 210,274.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,274.91/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.06

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